Abstract: An article includes a membrane having pores and that is air permeable. A nanoparticle precursor is dispersed throughout the pores, and the nanoparticle precursor is responsive to a stimulus to form a catalytically active nanoparticle. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for expanding a thermoplastic material includes extruding a melted thermoplastic material through an extruder, continuously introducing a solid carbon dioxide material under pressure into the melted thermoplastic material in the extruder, foaming the melted thermoplastic material by changing the solid carbon dioxide material to gaseous carbon dioxide and allowing the gaseous carbon dioxide to mechanically mix with and foam the melted thermoplastic material, and collecting the foamed, extruded thermoplastic material. A foamed, extruded thermoplastic material is produced by the method and system.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive includes a substantially continuous polymer phase having pressure sensitive adhesive properties, and a plurality of pores arranged within the substantially continuous polymer phase and disposed to permit fluid to pass from a first side through at least a portion of the plurality of pores to a second side. The plurality of pores is substantially resistant to cold flow. A method of forming a porous pressure sensitive adhesive tape includes providing a solution for forming an adhesive having pressure sensitive adhesive properties, the solution including a pore forming material, casting a film comprising the solution, laminating a liner on the film, and exposing the adhesive to an energy source to form pores in the adhesive and cure the adhesive to form the pressure sensitive adhesive tape.

Abstract: A fragrance emitting patch including a primary porous layer having a top and a bottom surface, a secondary layer having a top and a bottom surface, a construction adhesive arranged between the primary layer and the secondary layer for securing the primary and secondary layers to one another, the primary layer being provided with a fragrance, and an absolute difference of a Hildebrand solubility parameter of the construction adhesive and the Hildebrand solubility parameter of the fragrance is greater than 1.5.

Abstract: A high energy, e.g., ultraviolet (UV) catalyzed decomposing foam encapsulating kinetic media forms a payload to be boosted in space and provides an ultra-light weight means for intercepting an incoming missile or other target. The decomposed foam releases the kinetic media (at designed rates so as to preserve a required density of media on target) to intercept a target and destroy it. The use of the decomposing foam significantly lowers the weight and cost and improves the probability of success of destroying the target.

Abstract: An adhesive tape for thermal welding on a polymeric substrate is disclosed. The adhesive tape comprises a spunbonded backing that is coated, at least partially, on one side with a pressure sensitive adhesive, preferably natural rubber or acrylate, wherein the adhesive includes fibers that do not melt in a thermal welding process. The spunbonded backing advantageously also contains polyester, preferably polyester and/or co-polyester fibers that have been surface-consolidated and/or embossed by a calender process. The composition of the tape disclosed herein provides for an especially sound physical connection when thermally welded to a wide variety of polymeric substrates.

Abstract: A concrete material having an extended service life and a process of making is herein provided. The concrete material has at least one organic water soluble diffusive transport modifying material that decreases the diffusivity of deleterious species through a pore solution within the concrete matrix. A process for making the concrete provides a variety of methods of introduction of the at least one organic water soluble diffusive transport modifying material into the pore solution of the concrete. The at least one organic water soluble diffusive transport modifying material may be added directly into a wet mix; the concrete may be cured in a solution having the transport modifying material; the transport modifying material may be mixed with a porous aggregate prior to adding to a wet concrete mixture; and the at least one transport modifying material may be introduced into the pore solution with a combination of these methods.

Abstract: A multilayer fire-resistant material is provided, which comprises two or more layers formed of homogeneous or heterogeneous materials, with at least one layer being an organic/inorganic composite. The organic/inorganic composite comprises an organic component of a polymer, oligomer, or copolymer having a first reactive functional group, and inorganic particles having a second reactive functional group. The inorganic particles are chemically bonded to the organic component via a reaction between the first and the second reactive functional groups.

Abstract: An electret and composite formed therewith. The electret includes a polymer, copolymerizing from monomers including VdF as a first monomer and HFP, CTFE, TFE, or combinations thereof as a second monomer.

Abstract: A composite fabric panel comprising a substrate and a plurality of elongate operative members engaged directly with the substrate, wherein the elongate operative members perform a serviceable operation in response to a stimulus. In one embodiment, the substrate comprises a nonwoven and the elongate operative members include multifilament yarns. The serviceable operation performed by the elongate operative members may comprise a transformation and/or a selective dispersion of active agents in response to such stimuli as wetting, temperature change, change in pH or affects of concentrated chemical environment.

Abstract: A polymer composition suitable for wood treatment or binding comprises a reaction product of at least a polyol and at least a crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent has at least 2 carboxylic acid groups per molecule. A wood product comprising a wood substrate and a polymer composition as well as a wood treatment process are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a porous material is characterized by comprising: a connected structure formed by combining silicon carbide which is an aggregate with cordierite which is a combining material in a state to hold a large number of pores, and having a porosity of 52 to 70% and a median pore diameter of 15 to 30 ?m, and is a porous material having a high porosity and a high strength and having a remarkably low possibility of including defective portions such as cuts and the like causing liquid leakage in a case where the material is used as a filter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polymer foam composite comprising a plurality of hollow cells. Each cell is defined by a cell wall. A plurality of hollow particles are contained in the cell wall. The hollow particles have a diameter in the range of about 100 nm to about 4 ?m. The hollow portion of the hollow particle is filled with air, a fluorocarbon gas, a hydrocarbon gas, an inert gas or a mixture thereof. A process for manufacturing the polymer foam composite is also disclosed. A catalyst, a dispersant, a foaming agent, and hollow particles are added to a polyol to prepare a premixed polyol. Isocyanate is added to the premixed polyol to foam the premixed polyol and thereby form the polymer foam composite.

Abstract: A hydrophilic microporous membrane comprising a thermoplastic resin, having been subjected to hydrophilizing treatment and having a maximum pore size of 0 to 100 nm, wherein when 3 wt % bovine immunoglobulin having a monomer ratio of 80 wt % or more is filtered at a constant pressure of 0.3 MPa, an average permeation rate (liter/m2/h) for 5 minutes from the start of filtration (briefly referred to as globulin permeation rate A) satisfies the following formula (1) and an average permeation rate (liter/m2/h) for 5 minutes from the time point of 55 minutes after the start of filtration (briefly referred to as globulin permeation rate B) satisfies the following formula (2): Globulin permeation rate A>0.0015 ×maximum pore size (nm)2.75 ??(1) Globulin permeation rate B/globulin permeation rate A>0.2 .

Abstract: An injection moulding process for making a completely recyclable, multilayered article which contains: i) a rigid layer formed of a thermoplastic polymer and ii) a foamed skin layer formed of a thermoplastic polymer compatible with the material of the rigid layer, by injection moulding of the rigid layer into a mould composed of two sides, lifting one side of the mould, or change one side of the mould to obtain a small gap of between 3 to 4 mm between the rigid layer and the side of the mould lifted or changed and injecting the foamed skin layer into the gap formed in step b).

Abstract: The present invention provides a functionalized adsorbent for removal of acid gases, which comprises a pore-expanded mesoporous support having a pore volume of between 0.7 and 3.6 cc/g, a median pore diameter of between 1 and 25 nm, and a BET surface area of between 500 and 1600 m2/g. The support is functionalized by addition of acid-gas reactive functional groups within the pores and external surface of said support material. Also provided are methods of manufacturing the adsorbent and methods of use.

Abstract: A membrane on a carrier for filtration of liquids includes a carrier and a membrane. Also described is a method for manufacturing a membrane on a carrier as disclosed. Additionally described is the application of a membrane on a carrier as well as to a module including such a membrane. Also described is a method for determining fracture in such a membrane on a carrier.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure includes a plurality of pillar-shaped honeycomb fired bodies bound with one another by interposing a adhesive layer. Each of the honeycomb fired bodies has a large number of cells longitudinally placed in parallel with one another with a cell wall therebetween. An adhesive strength A between central portion honeycomb fired bodies out of the honeycomb fired bodies measured by a three-point bending strength test is at least about 0.02 and at most about 0.2 MPa. The central portion honeycomb fired bodies are positioned at a central portion of a cross-section formed by cutting the honeycomb structure perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction. The adhesive strength A is lower than an adhesive strength B between peripheral portion honeycomb fired bodies out of the honeycomb fired bodies measured by the three-point bending strength test. The peripheral portion honeycomb fired bodies form a part of a periphery the honeycomb structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to adsorbent honeycomb monoliths and other porous monoliths impregnated with alkaline and/or caustic salts of alkaline metal or alkaline earth metal. The impregnated monoliths have high adsorption capacity and low flow resistance, yet with minimized flammability, suitable for use in removal of acidic, malodorous and/or harmful gases.

Abstract: Novel porous PTFE membranes are described possessing a unique combination of high strength, low flow resistance, and small pore size. Additionally, unique constructions with superior filtration and venting properties incorporating porous PTFE membranes are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive tape including a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer. More particularly, the first adhesive layer has a porous structure and contains a heat conductive filler, and the second adhesive layer has a non-porous structure and contains at least one filler selected from the group consisting of a heat conductive filler, an electromagnetic wave shielding filler and an electromagnetic wave absorbing filler. The adhesive tape may be applied to electronic products, especially to electronic products requiring a large area of adhesion, such as a plasma display panel (PDP).

Abstract: The invention relates to a temperature resistant layered structure comprising a substrate and a porous layer arranged on the substrate having a pore defined by a wall, and a ceramic coating on an interior surface of the wall. The invention also relates to a layered turbine component arrangement comprising a substrate having a cooling passage adapted to allow a cooling gas medium to pass through the substrate and a porous layer arranged on the substrate, the porous layer having cooling passages formed by gas-permeable inter-connections between pores in the porous layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a microporous membrane comprising the step of impregnating said microporous membrane with a solution, wherein said solution comprises cationic compounds for modifying the chemical and/or physical properties of said microporous membrane. The invention further relates to image recording materials, in which these microporous membranes are used.

Abstract: An article, containing: a support in the form of at least one sheet containing fibres that are water-soluble at a temperature of 0-30° C., and a composition carried by the support, containing at least one foaming surfactant chosen from acylamino acid compounds.

Abstract: An eraser is constituted by an elastic material containing a rubber component or a resin component, and a skeleton structure for reinforcing the elastic material, and the skeleton structure is made from a porous structural material such as from an organic polymer that is broken when rubbed. Void portions in the porous structural material of the skeleton structure contain the elastic material of the eraser composition. Here, the skeleton portions of the skeleton structure may have an average thickness of 1 to 100 ?m, and the void portions may have an average pore size of 10 ?m to 3 mm. The eraser may have a surface hardness of 50 to 80, and also a sticking strength of 1.5 to 20 (kgf).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid material, its use and its production process. The hybrid material comprises a polymer with acid groups. The inorganic part of the said hybrid material is constituted by the combination of at least two metal oxide components, whereof at least one comprises a functional group permitting an interaction and a spatial relationship with the acid groups of the polymer.

Abstract: A porous, heat-insulating shaped body, obtained by tempering a material mixture having a weight ratio of 1:1, wherein the mixture includes a silicate such as, for example, natural or expanded perlite, natural or furnace slag pumice, expanding clay, or expanding glass, and an inorganic component selected such that the melting point for the mixture of silicate and inorganic component is in the range of a sintering temperature of the silicate and that a gas is furthermore released from the inorganic component in this temperature range. The porous, heat-insulating shaped body functions to control moisture when used in the form of a heat-insulating board or in the form of an admixture for building materials.

Abstract: It is a principal object of the present invention to provide a dielectric having a high relative dielectric constant and dielectric loss minimized in high frequency bands. That is, the present invention relates to a composite dielectric comprising conductive particles dispersed in a porous body of inorganic oxide, wherein 1) the relative dielectric constant ¥r of the dielectric in high frequency bands of 1 GHz or more is 4 or more, and 2) the dielectric loss tan? of the dielectric in high frequency bands of 1 GHz or more is 2×10?4 or less, and to a manufacturing method therefor.

Abstract: New aerogels are disclosed which comprise silica and at least one organic polymer having polar functional groups. Also disclosed are methods for making such aerogels and for making them as substantially transparent objects. In addition, gas detectors, liquid and gas absorbing objects, and optical devices made using these aerogels are disclosed. The present invention concerns optical elements which are substantially transparent and exhibit low refractive indices. The invention further relates to detectors of reactive and absorbate gases based on the physical changes exhibited by the aerogels upon reacting with or absorbing such gases. The present invention further concerns printable objects comprising these aerogels, specifically when the print media are imaged by the absorption of liquid and the spatial localization of pigments or dyes. The invention further concerns reactive gas absorbers comprising these aerogels and the catalytic function the aerogels serve to catalyze subsequent chemical reaction.

Abstract: Lubricating surfaces are disclosed suitable for sliding against other flat surfaces. These lubricating surfaces consist of multiple protrusions extending outward from the surface and employ solid or semi-solid lubricants such as grease between them. The resulting lubricating surfaces may be used in numerous applications and may be particularly useful for sliding surfaces used on a continuous or on an intermittent basis.

Abstract: A composite oxygen ion transport element that has a layered structure formed by a dense layer to transport oxygen ions and electrons and a porous support layer to provide mechanical support. The dense layer can be formed of a mixture of a mixed conductor, an ionic conductor, and a metal. The porous support layer can be fabricated from an oxide dispersion strengthened metal, a metal-reinforced intermetallic alloy, a boron-doped Mo5Si3-based intermetallic alloy or combinations thereof. The support layer can be provided with a network of non-interconnected pores and each of said pores communicates between opposite surfaces of said support layer. Such a support layer can be advantageously employed to reduce diffusion resistance in any type of element, including those using a different material makeup than that outlined above.

Abstract: Porous polymers are made by adding biologically active agent and growth substrates (e.g., yeast and sugar, preferably in the presence of water or other suitable fluid) to a polymer forming material, which may be a liquid. The yeast acts on the sugar, forming carbon dioxide gas bubbles. The material is then polymerized so that the gas bubbles create permanent pores within the polymeric material. The polymer can be an epoxy for example. The pores will contain residue of the yeast. Also, porous metals can be made by combining a metal powder with yeast, sugar, and water. The porous metal paste is then sintered. Porous ceramics and semiconductors can be made by combining the yeast and sugar with a ceramic forming liquid such as polysilazane. Polysilazane converts to silica when heated, which helps to bind the ceramic or semiconductor powder particles at a reduced temperature. Biological agents other than yeast (e.g. bacteria, enzymes), and growth substrates other than sugar can also be used.

Abstract: A phase-change heat exchanger is provided for thermally conditioning a fluid. The phase-change heat exchanger includes, but is not limited to, conduits configured to convey the fluid through the phase-change heat exchanger and a foam structure in thermal contact with at least one of the conduits. The foam structure has ligaments interconnected to form a three-dimensional reticulated structure of open cells. A phase-change material is contained within the open cells and the phase-change material is configured to receive thermal energy of the fluid from the ligaments of the foam structure.

Abstract: A porous or non-porous polymeric substrate having its surface modified with an immobilized fluorocarbon such as perfluorocarbon, polymeric composition is provided. The immobilized fluorocarbon is formed from a monomer having formula: [T—SO2Y—SO2T?]?M+ in which —T and T? are identical or different and comprise an organic radical bearing at least one active polymerization function such as an unsaturation or a ring that can be opened; —M+ comprises an inorganic cation.

Abstract: A resin composition having a high adhesion between a resin layer and a metallic layer as well as an excellent durability, a process for producing the same, and an electrophotographic fixing member are provided. In the resin composition, a metallic layer is provided on a surface of a resin layer having a porous structure at least on the surface.

Abstract: A body, such as a grain, for providing ingrowth and growth of bone tissue and/or connective tissue. The body consists of a plastic or non-essentially elastic biocompatible material, preferably metal or metal alloy. It is also porous, having the following porosity characteristics: (a) the porosity is continuous and (b) the opening of cavities/indentations/pockets and the ducts connecting them has the width of >about 50 ?m for bone tissue and >about 10 ?m for connective tissue. In a method of making such a body, the body has been produced by blowing gas into a melt of metal. An advantageous use of bodies according to the invention is enclosing thereof in a casing, formed with openings, for making an implant, such as a spinal implant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging element comprising at least one imaging layer and a base. The base comprises a foam core layer, which comprises a polymer that has been expanded through the use of a blowing agent, and at least one polymeric surface smoothing layer, which comprises a solution polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an imaging element comprising an imaging layer and a support, wherein the support comprises a core layer having a surface roughness of at least 1.4 microns and a pit camouflaging flange layer between the support and the imaging layer. The present invention also relates to a method of forming an imaging support comprising extruding a polymer layer onto a core layer of surface roughness of at least 1.4 microns, and passing the extruded polymer layer on the core layer between two temperature controlled rollers, one of which comprises a pit camouflaging surface and a method of forming an imaging support comprising extruding a polymer layer, passing the extruded polymer layer between two temperature controlled rollers, one of which comprises a pit camouflaging surface, and laminating the polymer layer onto a core layer with a surface roughness of at least 1.4 microns.

Abstract: A thermal barrier coating (TBC 26) and method for forming the TBC (26) on a component (10) characterized by a stabilized microstructure that resists grain growth, sintering and pore coarsening or coalescence during high temperature excursions. The TBC (26) contains elemental carbon and/or a carbon-containing gas that increase the amount of porosity (32) initially within the TBC (26) and form additional fine closed porosity (32) within the TBC (26) during subsequent exposures to high temperatures. A first method involves incorporating elemental carbon precipitates by evaporation into the TBC microstructure. A second method is to directly incorporate an insoluble gas, such as a carbon-containing gas, into an as-deposited TBC (26) and then partially sinter the TBC (26) to entrap the gas and produce fine stable porosity within the TBC (26).

Abstract: Open-celled membranes from thermoplastic polymers are prepared from foamed polymer melts by extrusion through a die and particulary suitable for filtration.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent polymers based on optionally partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid group-carrying monomers. The surfaces of said polymers are re-cross-linked. The inventive polymers also have cyclodextrines and/or cyclodextrine derivatives which are covalently and/or ionically bonded and/or included therein.

Abstract: A full-grained milled napa leather is provided on its grain side with a dressing formed from a solidified plastics dispersion. Required leather properties are still ensured and the production process is substantially simplified and more economical. First, the leather, such as cowhide, is subjected on a mechanically untreated grain side to a milling process for at least two hours. This results in a typical napa structure with a natural pebbled grain. Then, a polyurethane dispersion is applied to the grain side containing pigment particles and optionally further additives. Then the hide is allowed to dry. The solidified dispersion forming the dressing has a thickness of, preferably, from 0.05 mm to 0.07 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate provided with super-absorbent material to be manufactured by allowing suitable monomers to polymerize in the presence of a catalyst in order to obtain a polymer solution, adding a cross-linking agent to the polymer solution to obtain a pasty composition, subsequently applying the composition on or in a substrate and allowing the applied composition to dry and cross-link in order to obtain the substrate with the super-absorbent material. The pasty composition further contains other additives. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a substrate. The substrates can be used as sheathing material in cables, in hygiene products such as baby napkins, sanitary towels and incontinence products, in or as packagings and packaging materials and in agricultural substrates. The invention also relates to such products.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent polymers based on optionally partially neutralised, monoethylenically unsaturated, acid group-carrying monomers. The surfaces of said polymers are re-cross-linked. The inventive polymers also have cyclodextrines and/or cyclodextrine derivatives which are covalently and/or ionically bonded and/or included therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material, method, and application for reinforcement of structural members, especially joints such as a hem flange joint of an automobile. The method and material of the present invention comprises of combining, in parts by weight: less than about twenty percent (<20%) ethylene copolymer, less than about forty percent (<40%) epoxy, less than about thirty percent (<45%) epoxy-based resin, less than about two percent (<2%) blowing agent and from about one percent (1%) to about five percent (5%) curing agent (and optionally add any of the following components: less than about two percent (<2%) curing agent accelerator, from about twenty-five percent (25%) to fifty-five percent (55%) filler, and less than about one percent (<1%) of coloring agent).

Abstract: An ?SiH/?SiOH silicone composition polymerizable/crosslinkable by dehydrogenating condensation in the presence of a catalyst judiciously selected to achieve at least one of the following: kinetics, concentration/efficiency ratio of the catalyst, cost, lowering of the catalyst activation temperature (room temperature), control of the release of gaseous hydrogen and the quality of the polymerized product and the crosslinked network, and finally limitation of the secondary reactions. This composition includes: —A— at least one ?SiH POS; —B— at least one ?SiOH POS; —C— at least one metal catalyst selected from the group of organometallic complexes including at least one of the following metals: Ir, Ru, Mn; —D— optionally at least one crosslinking inhibitor; —E— optionally at least one POS resin; and —F— optionally at least one filler. Also disclosed is the catalyst —C— and processes which involve crosslinking of silicone by dehydrogenating condensation (non-stick coating on paper).

Abstract: Film of dielectric material, which film contains gas bubbles preferably of a flat shape. To achieve improved electrical properties, the film is given a large internal unipolar charge, which is created by charging the film by means of an electric field intensive enough to produce partial discharges in the gas bubbles and to cause the charges to move into the dielectric material of the film.

Abstract: A composition that has an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (A), a blowing agent (B), and optionally, an organic peroxide and a crosslinking assistant. The ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (A) has an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (A1) having a density of not less than 0.880 g/cm3 and less than 0.900 g/cm3 and MFR (190° C.) of 0.1 to 50 g/10 min and an ethylene/?-olefin copolymer (A2) having a density of 0.900 to 0.930 g/cm3, MFR (190° C.) of 0.1 to 50 g/10 min and a main melting point peak at a position of not higher than 110° C., in a specific ratio. A foamed product, obtained by heat treatment of the composition, may be further subjected to secondary compression. A laminate made of the foamed product and a layer made of a polyolefin, a polyurethane, a rubber, a leather or an artificial leather. Footwear or a footwear part made of the foamed product or the laminate.

Abstract: Formulation of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with pulverized recycled rubber-like material, and optimally a compatibilizing agent is described for application to railroad tie construction and other products. Desirably, the attractive formulation provides useful products from recycling of plastic PET bottles and discarded tires which greatly benefits the environment. The formulation can be foamed during an extrusion process to reduce the density of the composite so as to be even more economically attractive. Optional use of branching-chain extension agents and/or hydrolytic stabilization additives can also be used in the formulation for further benefits.

Abstract: A thermal barrier coating, or TBC (26), and method for forming the TBC (26). The TBC (26) is formed of a thermal-insulating material that contains yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) alloyed with at least a third oxide. The TBC (26) is formed to also contain elemental carbon, and may potentially contain carbides and/or a carbon-containing gas that forms from the thermal decomposition of carbon. The TBC (26) is characterized by lower density and thermal conductivity, high temperature stability and improved mechanical properties. To exhibit the desired effect, the third oxide is more particularly one that increases the lattice strain energy of the TBC microstructure as a result of having an ion size that is sufficiently different than a zirconium ion.